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and so no religion is perfect. we all have our malcontents and the sooner that we sort of learn to separate these criminals and also see where they are coming from and not just assume it is islam that has them doing this, but they would've been doing these for the last 1500 years, it was that they have a much better record of tolerance and christianity, western christianity at least. it's only in the last hundred years or so as a result of colonialism and the disruption of colonialism that these unfortunate movements have arisen in the vast bulk of muslims are appalled by the events of september 11, as are we. >> we have three final questions. if people wish to contact you, do you have a website? >> the best place to go is compassion.org and you can probably between their. >> okay, we have professor ac grayling who has been part of our series and he wrote a good book in 2011 and it was called an atheistic take on the bible. he said in his interview that he has friends who are high authorities in the church of engla
and so no religion is perfect. we all have our malcontents and the sooner that we sort of learn to separate these criminals and also see where they are coming from and not just assume it is islam that has them doing this, but they would've been doing these for the last 1500 years, it was that they have a much better record of tolerance and christianity, western christianity at least. it's only in the last hundred years or so as a result of colonialism and the disruption of colonialism that...
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person's imaginary religion? >> and that corporate person's imaginary religion is mind bending. you're the lawyer not me. but my understanding about the law around religious freedom, especially the supreme court precedent here is essentially that you can have your right to obviously practice your religion protected, but your ability to sort of exempt yourself from things that would otherwise apply to you on the basis of your religion, kind of stops at your own skin. you're not able to decide for other people. when you make that decision for a third party, in this case your employee, that's when things have gone too far, because then you're infringing on other people's beliefs. >> we have lots and lots of precedent that says once you make your decision to enter commerce, your religious person hood has to fall back from generally generally applicable laws. this precedent is clear, what's a little bit interesting is that you have different corporations in this case, even defining what they consider abortion causing
person's imaginary religion? >> and that corporate person's imaginary religion is mind bending. you're the lawyer not me. but my understanding about the law around religious freedom, especially the supreme court precedent here is essentially that you can have your right to obviously practice your religion protected, but your ability to sort of exempt yourself from things that would otherwise apply to you on the basis of your religion, kind of stops at your own skin. you're not able to...
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you hardly mention religion and not. why is that? >> well, i've written about 10 books and all of them are about science and the science that they are about implies atheism in a way. so this book is about my early life, childhood schooldays, do your best in life. so i suppose i just wanted to tell the story of my life in case anyone was interested and it doesn't dominate. >> i know where ever you go, there are crowds and people always want to ask you questions about religion in the universe and why are we here and the meaning of life. are you tired of that? >> no, because those questions are very important. something that you said just now about making atheism respectable. i think what we did do and people tell me, which is very gratifying, they tell me that in some cases they actually converted them and to give them the courage to come out, which suggest that there are a heckuva lot more than what anyone realizes and i think may be a certain emperors new clothes the fact that no one actually speaks out and says this. but if enough o
you hardly mention religion and not. why is that? >> well, i've written about 10 books and all of them are about science and the science that they are about implies atheism in a way. so this book is about my early life, childhood schooldays, do your best in life. so i suppose i just wanted to tell the story of my life in case anyone was interested and it doesn't dominate. >> i know where ever you go, there are crowds and people always want to ask you questions about religion in the...
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a federal appeals court ruled it violates the company's rite to free exercise religion. to what extent should people have the same rights. >> i'm joined by david ganz. he is in our washington d.c. studio. luke is the deputy general council, which represented parties which represented parties in the affordable care act. he joins us. great to have you with us. i want to start with you. the concept of corporate personhood or corporation has been long-established in american law. if a corporation is a person, why shouldn't the person have some religious rights. corporations have rights but the free exercise of reliageons is not one of them. at its core it's about conscience, conviction and human dignity. they are attributes that don't apply to a corporation. they can't pray. conscience. >> the supreme court allowed them under citizens united to express themselves under the first amendment by contributing to campaigns. >> it doesn't recognise that corporations have interest in human dignity. we have to look carefully at the right that's at issue in this case. corporations hav
a federal appeals court ruled it violates the company's rite to free exercise religion. to what extent should people have the same rights. >> i'm joined by david ganz. he is in our washington d.c. studio. luke is the deputy general council, which represented parties which represented parties in the affordable care act. he joins us. great to have you with us. i want to start with you. the concept of corporate personhood or corporation has been long-established in american law. if a...
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on other people who don't practice that religion. that really is the important issue in these cases and one that has largely been overlook overlooked. >> mm-hmm, mm-hmm. so what if hobby lobby were to in future only hire employee who is shared their religious outlook, would that be permissible under the law? >> well, i want to be clear that hobby lobby, the green family and their family business respect their employees who are diverse and their customers, who are diverse. if you had some business in the future who wanted to engage in religious discrimination by simply not hiring someone of a different faith, those would fail. there is only one case that was attempted and it went to the appeals court, and they said it was so strong that it overcame even the employer's religious exercise. >> david gibson, who is lined up and on which side? who has been heard from on this issue, and have the cast of characters been changing? are there any surprises in who has been speaking up either for the affordable care act or the employer? >> report
on other people who don't practice that religion. that really is the important issue in these cases and one that has largely been overlook overlooked. >> mm-hmm, mm-hmm. so what if hobby lobby were to in future only hire employee who is shared their religious outlook, would that be permissible under the law? >> well, i want to be clear that hobby lobby, the green family and their family business respect their employees who are diverse and their customers, who are diverse. if you had...
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on other people who religion on other people who don't practice that religion. don't practice that religion. that really is the important that really is the important issue in these cases and one issue in these cases and one that has largely been overlook that has largely been overlook overlooked. overlooked. >> mm-hmm, mm-hmm. >> mm-hmm, mm-hmm. so what if hobby lobby were to so what if hobby lobby were to in future only hire employee who in future only hire employee who is shared their religious is shared their religious outlook, would that be outlook, would that be permissible under the law? permissible under the law? >> well, i want to be clear that >> well, i want to be clear that hobby lobby, the green family hobby lobby, the green family and their family business and their family business respect their employees who are respect their employees who are diverse and their customers, who diverse and their customers, who are diverse. are diverse. if you had some business in the if you had some business in the future who wanted to engage in future who wanted to
on other people who religion on other people who don't practice that religion. don't practice that religion. that really is the important that really is the important issue in these cases and one issue in these cases and one that has largely been overlook that has largely been overlook overlooked. overlooked. >> mm-hmm, mm-hmm. >> mm-hmm, mm-hmm. so what if hobby lobby were to so what if hobby lobby were to in future only hire employee who in future only hire employee who is shared...
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, established christian religion and gay and whether or not that is acceptable transferred if you look at american christianity today you find a reaction across the entire spectrum. defined open hostility. you find great silent discomfort. you find embrace. it would depends on where you look. the thing about all of this is about, most of these people are trying their best to do what they think is right. i think the motive does matter when looking at the. most people are trying to be loving, even if it doesn't always feel like love or look like love to some of the rest of us. >> host: can you give an example? >> guest: , so, the hardest exam for people to accept would be westboro baptist church which is the god hates church in kansas the when i went there i very much wanted to dislike the church. they are so angry. seems like they are so hateful. and yet they tried to explain to me that what they're doing is out of love because they believe that they've been instructed to love thy neighbor, and how can you love your neighbor more than tell them that they're going to hell if they have a
, established christian religion and gay and whether or not that is acceptable transferred if you look at american christianity today you find a reaction across the entire spectrum. defined open hostility. you find great silent discomfort. you find embrace. it would depends on where you look. the thing about all of this is about, most of these people are trying their best to do what they think is right. i think the motive does matter when looking at the. most people are trying to be loving,...
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i could join in a religion that says paying taxes is not within our religion. >> you could sign me up for that one. >> they would say it's not our religion to pay taxes. sorry. that would break down. the politics is just rich because you have the democrats saying this was about women's rights and women's preventive medicine and you have republicans on the other hand saying we're standing with people who feel their religious rights are being violated. >> the the primary case is hobby lobby. the family behind it said they found it on biblical principles. they don't want to live one way on sunday, but go to work on monday abandon all the things they believe in. finding a balance here is what the justices have to decide. >> it turns on a question of whether a corporation is a person. that became the big thing in the campaign last year where mitt romney said you're taxing a corporation, you're taxing people. he was condemned by that. this is going to turn on same kinds of issues that were in citizens united, which is a court case that president obama just hates. >> the supreme court lied d
i could join in a religion that says paying taxes is not within our religion. >> you could sign me up for that one. >> they would say it's not our religion to pay taxes. sorry. that would break down. the politics is just rich because you have the democrats saying this was about women's rights and women's preventive medicine and you have republicans on the other hand saying we're standing with people who feel their religious rights are being violated. >> the the primary case is...
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can determine what kind of health care you're offering and christian science is a major and credible religion isn't this isn't this what's next well i think i think it's out and i think that aren't as a bridge to what that what the bigger the bigger issue here is the liberal the view that they just totally destroy respect the proud tradition of religion in this country i mean religion in this country is under assault in this is just the last we've of christian science a business owner should be able to sell their employees sorry you can't have any and it by those who have conscientious objectors in this country i mean you have a proud tradition in the consciences objectors are dealing with the government not private and employers. well it's it will corporations in this country at this private citizens i mean that's what you mentioned in the earlier part of the way that they are incorporated is to do good for their communities they have the very have the image they have the protection of private citizens so why should i bother me actually in many ways they tell the guy you know what i think th
can determine what kind of health care you're offering and christian science is a major and credible religion isn't this isn't this what's next well i think i think it's out and i think that aren't as a bridge to what that what the bigger the bigger issue here is the liberal the view that they just totally destroy respect the proud tradition of religion in this country i mean religion in this country is under assault in this is just the last we've of christian science a business owner should be...
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but does a company even have freedom of religion? the lower courts are divided. >> everybody agrees that some organizations and companies have to have some religious freedoms. take a church, take a religious hospital. the question we don't know is how far does that go? does it go to a craft store that happens to have religious owners? >> reporter: religious institutions including churches and other nonprofits have won exemptions from the requirement to provide contraceptive coverage, but for-profit companies face stiff fines if they fail to comply. >> freedom of religion is more than what you have in your head, and when you go to a church service. it's where you work, your family and your whole life. that's exactly what the framers of the constitution had in mind to start out. >> reporter: defending the law, the obama administration says nearly half of all pregnancies in the u.s. are unintended costing health care $5 billion a year. and women's groups say access to contraceptives is not just about birth control. >> all contraceptives
but does a company even have freedom of religion? the lower courts are divided. >> everybody agrees that some organizations and companies have to have some religious freedoms. take a church, take a religious hospital. the question we don't know is how far does that go? does it go to a craft store that happens to have religious owners? >> reporter: religious institutions including churches and other nonprofits have won exemptions from the requirement to provide contraceptive...
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why isn't it discrimination against women based on gender and religion? joining me today daily beast correspondent, columnist ali cohn, and distinguished senior fellow bob herbert. that you all for being here. and joining us now from washington is nbc news justice correspondent pete williams who has been tracking this supreme court case here. pete, put this in context for us. there was what they call a circuit split, different rulings in the lower courts. how does that affect our understanding fl the significance of the supreme court hearing this case? >> reporter: well, it was pretty much a foregone conclusion the court would take this case for two reasons. whenever the lower courts strike down part of a federal law, that makes it very important for the supreme court to hear the case. now the court today agreed to hear two cases, hobby lobby, in which the hobby lobby, the company, won the tenth circuit court of appeals said yes corporations do have and can exercise freedom of religion. and then another case, the third circuit said another company, which
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it is one of the fastest going religions seen as an american religion. and i don't know if that will happen in scientology. >> lawrence wright is our guest the book is "going clear." we have a call from west virginia. >> caller: hello. earlier today he spoke in a presentation with some members and suggested that quite a few of us that have talked about this, primarily tom cruise. and perhaps they could bring this to bear on the hierarchy. but i'm wondering of the approval of these leaders to maintain their high profiles in hollywood. and what does not harm their careers? >> thank you, that's a really good question. i want to mention this and these are people that have joined the church and become a part of the clergy and oftentimes as very young children and people. and a sinus for a billion years of service with the idea that life is infinite and so it's not too much to ask. they are paid $50 per week and there is a core benefit of this labor on a number of occasions. they handcrafted a limousine for him and it is the most prized possession. nobody in t
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formal religion. and let's not even go near the subject of infallibility, an invention of 19th century european catholicism constructed for the sake of extreme prerogatives in italy that was marginalizing the papacy. good religion, however, is neither greedy, nor self-protective; neither exclusive, nor hierarchical; but, rather, exceedingly lacking in discrimination, wishing to include and aid as many as possible in a loving embrace. of course, to do this one must lower one's standards. [laughter] at least in the eyes of the excluders. but from another perspective, the perspective of the includers, one is simply opening the windows to fresh air and the doors to all comers. one is acting as jesus, for instance, advised in the sermon on the mount when he blessed the poor in spirit, the humble, the merciful, the peacemakers and those who hunger and first for justice. one is acting as gandhi, a hindu advised in his repeated meditations on that sermon, how can we, said gandhi, little crueling creatures so
formal religion. and let's not even go near the subject of infallibility, an invention of 19th century european catholicism constructed for the sake of extreme prerogatives in italy that was marginalizing the papacy. good religion, however, is neither greedy, nor self-protective; neither exclusive, nor hierarchical; but, rather, exceedingly lacking in discrimination, wishing to include and aid as many as possible in a loving embrace. of course, to do this one must lower one's standards....
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in this country i mean religion in this country is under assault in this is just the last we of christian science and business owners should be able to sell their employees sorry you can't have any and it by those who have conscientious objectors in this country i mean you have a proud tradition in the consciences objectors are dealing with the government not private and employers. well it's that will corporations in this country at this private citizens i mean that's what you've mentioned in the earlier part of the way that they are incorporated is to do good for their communities they have the very have the image they have the protection of private citizens so why should i bother me actually in many ways they tell the guy and i thought in that that's a canard we're at the back has more and i slung over rubble right after the break. and. i would rather ask questions to people in positions of power instead of speaking on their behalf and that's why you can find my show larry king now right here on our t.v. question or. i know c.n.n. the m.s.m. b.c. fox news have taken some not slightly bu
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what religion would they pick here? we start to say corporations pick religion. it's fascinating that this decision unfolded at the same time that the new pope unveiled his very pointed critique of capitalism the way that many large corporations in america are practicing it. >> within christianity, whose brand of christianity? nazarene, southern baptist? >> i nominate baha. i think all corporations -- >> i feel like -- >> i mean that as no offense because i have no idea what that means. >> i feel like that's maybe part of why there was an idea of a constitution and we would have government protections to make sure some of these, you know, thorny issues didn't have to get worked out at this level. >> they're using the freedom of religion restoration act. that was never intended -- if you go back, the intent of the law never for businesses but for people, for individuals who felt that their rights were being abridged by the government. >> it is a very interesting case. we're all going to be watching it very closely. it is quite alarming. thank you both. >>> ahead,
what religion would they pick here? we start to say corporations pick religion. it's fascinating that this decision unfolded at the same time that the new pope unveiled his very pointed critique of capitalism the way that many large corporations in america are practicing it. >> within christianity, whose brand of christianity? nazarene, southern baptist? >> i nominate baha. i think all corporations -- >> i feel like -- >> i mean that as no offense because i have no idea...
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and muslims could take their subject of religion at schools, but there were not lessons provided for muslims in schools. >> what about this mandate of the departments to help with the integration of muslims? >> this is a very difficult question. i think for the program to maintain integrity and respect among muslims in germany, it must be seen to be not an instrument of integration. if it were simply an instrument of the government to try to check perhaps extreme views among muslims, then it would be likely to be resented by many. i think that is a real danger. >> that perception is certainly a big question. another 1 -- there is a very serious problem right now within the islamic community here in germany about which islam should be taught and by whom. >> that's right. we are seeing that at the moment in the controversy about the professor who is resented by salafists who think that he is far too liberal for them. i don't think this is really a religious christian at all. in my view, it is a social and political question. we have two models of society, not just in germany or the isl
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so the thing is that islam is a religion of peace, is a religion of humanity, is a religion of brotherhood. the taliban only know about jihad and about fighting, they haven't heard of carron yet. they haven't studied it yet. [applause] >> is interesting because i think that people i think sometimes people on our side of the world are not sure how they're supposed to feel about the taliban in that they hate what they do, but sometimes they feel that they are part of the culture, say, almost like a political party with very extreme views and they're not sure if they're allowed to have an opinion about it. my question is, it's almost as if they feel well, this is the culture. it's not our business. can you speak to that? [inaudible] >> i think there's are some people are not sure if they're allowed to criticize the taliban, if they are allowed to feel its wrong. does that make sense? because they feel that well, need we don't agree but if it's part of the culture then, who are we to understand and have opinions about the? >> i understand, but i would like to tell everyone that the taliban, th
so the thing is that islam is a religion of peace, is a religion of humanity, is a religion of brotherhood. the taliban only know about jihad and about fighting, they haven't heard of carron yet. they haven't studied it yet. [applause] >> is interesting because i think that people i think sometimes people on our side of the world are not sure how they're supposed to feel about the taliban in that they hate what they do, but sometimes they feel that they are part of the culture, say,...
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a challenge from employees who say the law's requirement to cover contraception is a blow to their religion history. here's jim avila. >> reporter: hobby lobby plays christian music in its stores and sells some religious oriented gifts but mostly it's an arts and crafts shop. it's a business model that promotes a christian life-style and full birth control coverage mandated by obama care does not. >> we do everything we possibly can to be help to our employees of how they can structure their life based on biblical principles. >> reporter: the owners don't want to provide health insurance that pays for post exception birth control for its 25,000 employees, telling the supreme court, the so called contraception mandate violates their religion. >> my convictions enter into how we run our business. >> reporter: the first amendment guarantees individuals the right to practice their religion as they wish. now the supreme court will decide if for profit corporations have that same right. >> this would be the first time that the supreme court has ever recognized that corporations are protected in t
a challenge from employees who say the law's requirement to cover contraception is a blow to their religion history. here's jim avila. >> reporter: hobby lobby plays christian music in its stores and sells some religious oriented gifts but mostly it's an arts and crafts shop. it's a business model that promotes a christian life-style and full birth control coverage mandated by obama care does not. >> we do everything we possibly can to be help to our employees of how they can...
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against religion and thus does that open up the door for further discrimination? >> that's always been the challenge for the supreme court whenever it looks at the corporations because if you look at the case law, corporations don't have all of the constitutional rights that individuals do. but they do have some. when you decide which ones they have, how do you draw limits around that? could a corporation say, we're not going to serve muslims, that violates our religious beliefs. how can you control all of the various ways that this could grow? >> and quickly, as well, pete, part of the white house statement that was released a short time ago went on to say, the administration is already acted to ensure no church or similar religious institution will be forced to provide contraception coverage and made a common sense accommodation for non-profit religious organizations that object. we saw that back and forth early on. religious leaders stay soft with the obama administration regarding people who work for churches. >> there are still lawsuits pending in the lower c
against religion and thus does that open up the door for further discrimination? >> that's always been the challenge for the supreme court whenever it looks at the corporations because if you look at the case law, corporations don't have all of the constitutional rights that individuals do. but they do have some. when you decide which ones they have, how do you draw limits around that? could a corporation say, we're not going to serve muslims, that violates our religious beliefs. how can...
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secondly religion is the subject of schools in germany and to muslims have long resented the fact that catholics because of kirkuk take that subject religion in schools but there was that one of the lessons provided for most runs in circles. what is mandated that the poppins to help with the integration of muslims and islam into german society. well i think this is a very difficult question i think for the program to maintain integrity and respect among muslims in germany it's that must be seen to be not an instrument of integration. if it was simply an instrument of the government to try to take care of. perhaps extreme views among muslims then it would be likely to be resented by many. i think it is a real danger in that perception is simply the question another one is theirs is very serious problems right now was in the islamic youth community here in germany about which islam should be on standby know that strike and was seen at the moment in a controversy about to possess a court shot at swansea university when he's resent it by its outfits using the kits are too liberal for them.
secondly religion is the subject of schools in germany and to muslims have long resented the fact that catholics because of kirkuk take that subject religion in schools but there was that one of the lessons provided for most runs in circles. what is mandated that the poppins to help with the integration of muslims and islam into german society. well i think this is a very difficult question i think for the program to maintain integrity and respect among muslims in germany it's that must be seen...
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it does not specify which religion. it contemplates that there will be multiple religions as there had been in the 13 colonies that became the night it states of america. just sitting here, i am not sure what the constitutional law is regarding taxation of churches. could the government tax churches? it generally does not and it does not taxed secular nonprofits. we have requirement you have to go through to qualify as a church or a nonprofit. basically, the founders bill have great strength in most americans minds today. people can practice the religion of their choice and the government is not going to strain them -- restrain him from doing that. we can get into some arguments around the edges of those issues. the supreme court about whether the indian group in oregon can smoke peyote as part of a religious celebration. fundamentally that is pretty well anchored in american public opinion and constitutional law. host: this is from laura who says -- guest: there is a serious argument to be made along that line. i have
it does not specify which religion. it contemplates that there will be multiple religions as there had been in the 13 colonies that became the night it states of america. just sitting here, i am not sure what the constitutional law is regarding taxation of churches. could the government tax churches? it generally does not and it does not taxed secular nonprofits. we have requirement you have to go through to qualify as a church or a nonprofit. basically, the founders bill have great strength in...
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science and religion bolster one another. the more we learn about the world in which we live, it becomes clear that there must be a divine plan are. professors don't think so. science and religion are at odds with one another. >> guest: that is the essential point of a lot of folks on the secular left. that is a devastating idea for the basic running and functioning of the western civilization. i truly believe that science and religion are not in conflict. there are parts of the bible that are metaphorical, but they should not be in conflict. as far as the impact of the belief that in the biological determinism and lack of free will, the best proof of religion is the idea that i get to make a decision about how i'm going to live my life and that is proof that i exist beyond just my simple biology. there are folks on the left and on the militant secular left who believe if you have a giant computer somewhere and you input observation about the universe and about the environment and the biology and physics that you would end up
science and religion bolster one another. the more we learn about the world in which we live, it becomes clear that there must be a divine plan are. professors don't think so. science and religion are at odds with one another. >> guest: that is the essential point of a lot of folks on the secular left. that is a devastating idea for the basic running and functioning of the western civilization. i truly believe that science and religion are not in conflict. there are parts of the bible...
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capitalism and our second favorite religion, christianity. in certain ways, the americanization of hawaii in the 19th century parallels the americanization of america. just as the pier at ten forebears had set off on their arrogance into the wilderness of living lent, the new england missionaries of sale for the islanders in a place they thought of as a spiritual wilderness. just as perhaps nine out of ten needed so th since the america e wiped out by contact with european diseases fell with the native hawaiian population ravaged by smallpox, measles, whooping cough and venereal disease. just as the industrial revolution and building of the railroad brought in the huddled masses of immigrants to the united states, the sugar in patients founded by the sons of the missionaries required massive inputs of labor, primarily from china, japan, korea, portugal and the philippines transforming hawaii into what it has become, a multiethnic into which every race is a minority. hence the plate lunch. two scoops of japanese styled rice and one scoop of ma
capitalism and our second favorite religion, christianity. in certain ways, the americanization of hawaii in the 19th century parallels the americanization of america. just as the pier at ten forebears had set off on their arrogance into the wilderness of living lent, the new england missionaries of sale for the islanders in a place they thought of as a spiritual wilderness. just as perhaps nine out of ten needed so th since the america e wiped out by contact with european diseases fell with...
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and that's religion at its worst really. it's not ideology, it has nothing to do with marxism, it's a cult. >> and the it's the pier group, isn't it? i mean, you know, considered -- i mean, one of the, if you think the peer group is emphasized as a determinant of young people's behavior and, in fact, throughout their lives, the great study of that is christopher browning's police reserve battalion 101 where it's established that the killing squads that went out behind the -- [inaudible] in poland and in russia who would, you know, can kill everyone in the village -- what is that, 38,000 dead? kill all day, kill women and children and men all day, and no one ever got punished for seeking, seeking transfer. they weren't sent to the front. today weren't sent to some -- they weren't sent to some penal commander at the front, they were transferred. and all you might have in the meantime was a bit of jostling in the lunch queue as people said you're letting the side down. and there is not a single case of anyone being be punished
and that's religion at its worst really. it's not ideology, it has nothing to do with marxism, it's a cult. >> and the it's the pier group, isn't it? i mean, you know, considered -- i mean, one of the, if you think the peer group is emphasized as a determinant of young people's behavior and, in fact, throughout their lives, the great study of that is christopher browning's police reserve battalion 101 where it's established that the killing squads that went out behind the -- [inaudible]...
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, in most instances a lot of that is not about race or religion, it's because. perception that students that share certain religious traits also share certain ethnicities and that is discrimination and that falls under title 6. it is not just about enforcing the laws that make it clear how the laws apply. it is, though, as we said, you can't get at this through enforcement alone. this is a culture that tolerates this and in too many ways promotes it. as tom mentioned we have an unprecedented partnership not just between our agencies but agencies across the federal government that the president has convened to bring our best resources and minds to bear to do something about it. there is now a web site, stopbullying.gov where a tool kit is being developed and these kinds of best practices are being promoted. the center for disease control, the division of violence prevention, an effort to use good data in research, they have released a come pend yum of common bullying tools. that's also available online. we are doing these conversations with community and the pres
, in most instances a lot of that is not about race or religion, it's because. perception that students that share certain religious traits also share certain ethnicities and that is discrimination and that falls under title 6. it is not just about enforcing the laws that make it clear how the laws apply. it is, though, as we said, you can't get at this through enforcement alone. this is a culture that tolerates this and in too many ways promotes it. as tom mentioned we have an unprecedented...
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i need to say that. >> i respect her religion. she respect my religion, my family. together we can build something for our kids, our future country. that's what we think and that's what we give the message for our customers. >> part of the attraction of this restaurant part of the fact that it actually manages to do what not so many chefs try to do here and that is sort of mix the jewish and ethnic or background with arab food. my insurance company told me not to talk to people like you. you always do what they tell you? no... try it, and see what your good driving can save you. you don't even have to switch. unless you're scared. i'm not scared, it's... you know we can still see you. no, you can't. pretty sure we can... try snapshot today -- no pressure. >>> getting in and out of gaza from israel is truly one of the most surreal travel experiences you could have on earth. over 1.5 million people live in gaza. most of them considered refugees. meaning they're not from the place they're compelled to live now. in most cases, they're either prohibited from or unable to
i need to say that. >> i respect her religion. she respect my religion, my family. together we can build something for our kids, our future country. that's what we think and that's what we give the message for our customers. >> part of the attraction of this restaurant part of the fact that it actually manages to do what not so many chefs try to do here and that is sort of mix the jewish and ethnic or background with arab food. my insurance company told me not to talk to people like...
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i need to say that. >> i respect her religion. she respects my religion, my family. together we can build something for our kids, our future country. that's what we think and that's what we give the message for our customers. >> part of the attraction of this restaurant part of the fact that it actually manages to do what not so many chefs try to do here and that is sort of mix the jewish and ethnic or background with arab food. so you can see like right here i can just... you know, check my policy here, add a car, ah speak to customer service, check on a claim...you know, all with the ah, tap of my geico app. oh, that's so cool. well, i would disagree with you but, ah, that would make me a liar. no dude, you're on the jumbotron! whoa. ah...yeah, pretty much walked into that one. geico anywhere anytime. just a tap away on the geico app. >>> getting in and out of gaza from israel is truly one of the most surreal travel experiences you could have on earth. over 1.5 million people live in gaza. most of them considered refugees. meaning they're not from the place they're
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i cover religion so billy graham is the pastor to the president. he's met with every president from world war ii up to barack obama. that's a legacy in itself. and we were talking in the green room about how he cofounded the cromwell seminary in boston. my pastor went there, started a church in new york that became a mega church. 6,000 members, eight services a day. planting churches all over the world. that's the legacy of billy graham. it operates on so many levels. >> i have spoken to his son franklin graham who gave the reverend a hard time growing up. you said you were worse. is that true? >> without question. my mom can testify to that. >> i was perfect though. >> glad to hear it. the bible says be perfect. there was being in that family did you feel pressure to live up the to that very, very high standard that this man set? >> surprisingly, never. the reason was my grandmother and my grandfather -- and we cannot forget her. she really, really was the anchor of the family. she was amazing. died in 2007. they both carried themselves so humbly.
i cover religion so billy graham is the pastor to the president. he's met with every president from world war ii up to barack obama. that's a legacy in itself. and we were talking in the green room about how he cofounded the cromwell seminary in boston. my pastor went there, started a church in new york that became a mega church. 6,000 members, eight services a day. planting churches all over the world. that's the legacy of billy graham. it operates on so many levels. >> i have spoken to...
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but there was no religion on the face of it and ideology is obviously religion was like heroin and ideology was like methadone. [laughter] it brings you tumbling down but not a bit of its 100 million for communism and fascism. he's not seen for centuries because of ideology. >> it isn't always so clear. at its most violent phases there's not a huge distinction between religion and ideology because it was also the religious cult in which people could be tortured to death for trading on a speaker with his image on it and that his religion at its worst. it has nothing to do. it is a cult. if you think the group overemphasizes and is determinative of young people's behavior throughout their life, the great study of that is policed reserve battalion 101 where it's established the killing falls that went off behind. they kill women and children and then no one ever got punished for speaking chancellor. they were not sent they would be transferred and all that you might have in the meantime is a bit of jostling and anyone being punished for requesting the chancellor. yet they would kill women and
but there was no religion on the face of it and ideology is obviously religion was like heroin and ideology was like methadone. [laughter] it brings you tumbling down but not a bit of its 100 million for communism and fascism. he's not seen for centuries because of ideology. >> it isn't always so clear. at its most violent phases there's not a huge distinction between religion and ideology because it was also the religious cult in which people could be tortured to death for trading on a...
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the owners of hobby lobby, a craft store chain, says it's against their religion. joining me now, democratic congresswoman gwen moore. representative, thanks for being with us. you were on a twitter tear yesterday writing women should be in control of their health decisions, not their employers, and women benefit economically when they control whether and when they are pregnant. when you look at this, are you afraid that the supreme court here might say if owners have religious objections, they should not have to cover some kind of birth control, some kinds? >> richard, i am very confident that the supreme court will rule on the side of women. i just optimistic about this. i mean enough, already. the fact that they took hobby lobby's case with this cohort of 46 companies, wooden furniture makers, automotive part makers, i think it says it all. motherhood is not a hobby. women's health is not some arts and craft. nobody spends more money at the arts and crafts store than i do. but i don't think those owners should be able to decide whether or not i'm going to be a m
the owners of hobby lobby, a craft store chain, says it's against their religion. joining me now, democratic congresswoman gwen moore. representative, thanks for being with us. you were on a twitter tear yesterday writing women should be in control of their health decisions, not their employers, and women benefit economically when they control whether and when they are pregnant. when you look at this, are you afraid that the supreme court here might say if owners have religious objections, they...
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some people say it violates freedom of religion. >> gordon, here is the background on this one. there are scores of lawsuits that are against providing plan b or the morning after pill through their employers. the country is split on the issue. that is why the supreme court will hear yet another obamacare challenge. obamacare's fate will once again rest in the hands of the land's highest court. up for debate -- oh should a private for-profit company be forced to provide such benefits ownersraception if their believe it is against their religion? a today, the president during fund-raising swing through california said he will gladly continue his fight. >> i am willing to fix problems there are, but i'm not going to abandon people to make sure they have health insurance in this country. of companiesdozens fighting is. foremost among them is hobby lobby. john boehner said -- the supreme court sided with the administration on the individual mandate. one month ago, voters said they were more likely to vote for democrats in the midterm election. in the wake of the troubled roll out, t
some people say it violates freedom of religion. >> gordon, here is the background on this one. there are scores of lawsuits that are against providing plan b or the morning after pill through their employers. the country is split on the issue. that is why the supreme court will hear yet another obamacare challenge. obamacare's fate will once again rest in the hands of the land's highest court. up for debate -- oh should a private for-profit company be forced to provide such benefits...
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macho man in politics we protest against the sex industry and the church were generally against any religion whatever it is. really just. trying. can i answer that question later i don't want to answer. that you feel when the girls went ahead and cut down the cross because they really let themselves down for good yes there's no i think that if they wanted to go to the west they matter cut down that cross your. legs. when we come down the cross in what country it was one of the one of the first time when people could be having discussion about religion and when the. church as a part of the site are not here to be loved by so sometimes of course they say you are war you are i don't know like which is what will burn you. up. for a long time we've held no protests or demonstrations in which we could see the reactions of ordinary people you. know you took the demo under the slogan one mom one dad there were people from the radical organization save it to those who actually attacked us please. hard. for me. for most but you're. right. eventually. i mean i think that any. kind of. famine or hysteri
macho man in politics we protest against the sex industry and the church were generally against any religion whatever it is. really just. trying. can i answer that question later i don't want to answer. that you feel when the girls went ahead and cut down the cross because they really let themselves down for good yes there's no i think that if they wanted to go to the west they matter cut down that cross your. legs. when we come down the cross in what country it was one of the one of the first...
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this word is used only in connection with religion, maybe surprise those two has never been explained. the ordinary word, thanksgiving, is no substitute for the word eucharist. the ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [choral music] >> we often fear we have a part of this through them. but with god, the position is quite different, it is indeed our duty and our salvation always and everywhere. to give thanks to you. the ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [speaking in latin] ♪ [speaking in latin] ♪ ♪ ♪ >> the priest recites the handgun, this short verse is all that remains very much longer chance to ♪ ♪ [speaking in latin] . ♪ ♪ ♪ the cardinal greets the people and invites us to pray. almighty god, made a sacrifice, the sole of your servant, john fitzgerald kennedy, has gone from this world in may he received forgiveness and everlasting rest from you. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [speaking in latin] ♪ ♪ >> the mass itself has been completed and the cardinal is not renewing the mass vestments. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [choral music] ♪ [choral music] ♪ >> the cardinal is now seated and the congr
this word is used only in connection with religion, maybe surprise those two has never been explained. the ordinary word, thanksgiving, is no substitute for the word eucharist. the ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [choral music] >> we often fear we have a part of this through them. but with god, the position is quite different, it is indeed our duty and our salvation always and everywhere. to give thanks to you. the ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [speaking in latin] ♪ [speaking in latin] ♪ ♪ ♪ >> the...
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religion is a fascinating one. i speak in my report, i think we have to realize the establishment clause is not to avoid religion, to appoint a specific religion, and it is an effective way to engage people. i think of someone who can to saudi arabia when i was there who was jewish and his father had recently died. in the jewish faith you read every days certain passages from the torah to honor your father. when he mentioned that to the saudis, they loved that. he was open about what he was doing religiously and they respected that. we have to be open about that. it is something that is important for them. there is much more religion in their daily debate than you might hand here. we cannot shy away from that, but rather embrace it as something that is worthwhile, and one thing -- explaining that the united states is religious. that is always surprising to audiences. a journalist in boston, said he had 10 churches within a few blocks in boston, and he never realized americans were so religious. i think that is some
religion is a fascinating one. i speak in my report, i think we have to realize the establishment clause is not to avoid religion, to appoint a specific religion, and it is an effective way to engage people. i think of someone who can to saudi arabia when i was there who was jewish and his father had recently died. in the jewish faith you read every days certain passages from the torah to honor your father. when he mentioned that to the saudis, they loved that. he was open about what he was...
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they can have a religion and that religion is protected under the first amendment of the united states and real confused i mean when what's next corporations can marry and then if they can marry do we have had does that solve the whole issue of marriage equality nationwide because corporations as far as i know are all the same gender or are they different or wow you know what i mean where is this going and what am i missing here mark let me your turn here you're. a libertarian what's this i mean looking at this through the sort of a political lens it's a risky move because when when you the appellate court upholds the law or overturns a law it's really only good for certain jurisdiction to the district of columbia certain states territories wherever that circuit if it's this difficult as you functionally the whole united states if it's a federal law well it's a federal law because in the district columbia jurisdiction i mean there's ninth circuit's fifth circuit whatever it is so when you tie it up i mean when you go for the circuit in your t. in this up this can become the law of the
they can have a religion and that religion is protected under the first amendment of the united states and real confused i mean when what's next corporations can marry and then if they can marry do we have had does that solve the whole issue of marriage equality nationwide because corporations as far as i know are all the same gender or are they different or wow you know what i mean where is this going and what am i missing here mark let me your turn here you're. a libertarian what's this i...
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i started studying other religi religions. there were nice ideas, but there wasn't any tangible healing. i remember thinking i'm tired of the pain in my heart. i'm tired of going to bed that way. i'm tired of feeling like a burden. i'm just tired of not knowing why i'm alive. i remember the night i lay in bed and knew i was going to commit suicide the next day. i knew i wasn't going to live past tomorrow. >> by 16, i was getting high on a daily basis and got involved with woman after woman after woman. drugs, alcohol, youth it's cause for an explosion. my mother was concerned about me. i remember she grabbed her bible and said, i don't know what to do. but you just need to read this bible. i remember taking the pages of the bible and ripping them out and throwing them on the ground and saying, i don't care about your god. i don't care about this. this doesn't mean anything to me. >> one reason that the cross is an offense to people is because it demands -- doesn't suggest -- it demands a new lifestyle. in all of us. sin is a d
i started studying other religi religions. there were nice ideas, but there wasn't any tangible healing. i remember thinking i'm tired of the pain in my heart. i'm tired of going to bed that way. i'm tired of feeling like a burden. i'm just tired of not knowing why i'm alive. i remember the night i lay in bed and knew i was going to commit suicide the next day. i knew i wasn't going to live past tomorrow. >> by 16, i was getting high on a daily basis and got involved with woman after...
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they can have a religion and that religion is protected under the first amendment of the united states and real confused i mean when what's next corporations can marry and then if they can marry do we have had does that solve the whole issue of marriage equality nationwide because corporations as far as i know are all the same gender or are they different or watch i mean where is this going and what am i missing here mark let me your turn here you're. a libertarian what's this i mean looking at this through the sort of a political lens it's a risky move because when when you're the appellate court upholds the law or overturns a law it's really only good for certain jurisdiction to the district of columbia certain states territories wherever that circuit if it's the district of columbia has to functionally the whole united states if it's a federal law well it's a federal law because in the district columbia jurisdiction i mean there's ninth circuit's fifth circuit whatever it is so when you take it up i mean when you go for the circuit you're t. in this up this can become the law of the
they can have a religion and that religion is protected under the first amendment of the united states and real confused i mean when what's next corporations can marry and then if they can marry do we have had does that solve the whole issue of marriage equality nationwide because corporations as far as i know are all the same gender or are they different or watch i mean where is this going and what am i missing here mark let me your turn here you're. a libertarian what's this i mean looking at...
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it's interesting because on the one hand the church bills itself as a religion. on the other hand it bills itself as science. that is where scientology comes in, a technology that this is not really a belief system. this is a step by step guaranteed to succeed a letter to spiritual enlightenment. and i'll run hubbard had a perfect understanding of the human mind and if you just follow the steps, then you will achieve the kind of enlightenment. god doesn't play a big role in scientology. there is a place for him. there are eight dynamics and i won't go into too much of the terminology that at the very peak there's a place that is very infinite but it's not a very cleared out place. scientology will tell you that you can be a southern baptist or jehovah's witness and still be a scientologist but in practice that doesn't seem to be the case. people are urged away from other belief systems in order to be fully subscribers into scientology. >> yes, you touched on the entertainers and we read a lot about that in the tablets in newspapers. i was wondering about their co
it's interesting because on the one hand the church bills itself as a religion. on the other hand it bills itself as science. that is where scientology comes in, a technology that this is not really a belief system. this is a step by step guaranteed to succeed a letter to spiritual enlightenment. and i'll run hubbard had a perfect understanding of the human mind and if you just follow the steps, then you will achieve the kind of enlightenment. god doesn't play a big role in scientology. there...
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it does not specify which religion. it contemplates that there will be multiple religions as there had been in the 13 colonies that became the night it states of america. i am not sureere, what the constitutional law is regarding taxation of churches. could the government tax churches? it generally does not and it does not taxed secular nonprofits. we have requirement you have to go through to qualify as a church or a nonprofit. billally, the founders have great strength in most americans minds today. the religionactice of their choice and the government is not going to strain them -- restrain him from doing that. some arguments around the edges of those issues. the supreme court about whether the indian group in oregon can smoke peyote as part of a religious celebration. fundamentally that is pretty anchored in american public opinion and constitutional law. host: this is from laura who says there is a serious argument to remain along that line. ofave not read the full text the obamacare, the affordable care act. i hav
it does not specify which religion. it contemplates that there will be multiple religions as there had been in the 13 colonies that became the night it states of america. i am not sureere, what the constitutional law is regarding taxation of churches. could the government tax churches? it generally does not and it does not taxed secular nonprofits. we have requirement you have to go through to qualify as a church or a nonprofit. billally, the founders have great strength in most americans minds...
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maybe they did not say because it is some taboo like religion. it is like, if you are all together on showing who you are, you will be accepted, and people will refine everything normal. i remember one movie which was very beautiful, "chocolat," which shows one guy which is italian, and he goes to work in switzerland. he is not integrated at all. what does he do? he preaches his hair blond to be integrated, to look as if he was from switzerland. at a football game, he is looking with all the other men, and it is italy against switzerland. at one time, the italians win. i find it beautiful and emotional at the same time. he betrayed himself through that reaction, and at the same time, it was beautiful, but at the same time, it is sad that you have to change your color or to hide it. that you have to do something like that to deny even your origin. you have to be proud of your urgent and to show it. >> you are giving me a challenge and a challenge -- giving me a challenge and yourself a challenge. what about cult? that is not something to hide behi
maybe they did not say because it is some taboo like religion. it is like, if you are all together on showing who you are, you will be accepted, and people will refine everything normal. i remember one movie which was very beautiful, "chocolat," which shows one guy which is italian, and he goes to work in switzerland. he is not integrated at all. what does he do? he preaches his hair blond to be integrated, to look as if he was from switzerland. at a football game, he is looking with...
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if you arere a secularist, you think that religion is what happens on sundays and the rest of the week religion does not exist, but the argument of these institutions is that our areolic soup kitchens embodidiments of our faith, and thus, ought to be exempt as well. those cases are likely to succcceed in the supreme court. aut a for-profit corporation is aicier one because of that issue e of, is e corporation itself e entitled to first amendment rights? >> about on obamacare, accordind o'keefe, senate democrats, the political messing operation is urging senators use the brake to publicize good news about obamacare. mewhile, senate republicans are urging their folks to push website, talkingg about the gripes and shortcomings of obamacare. it is the battle of the anecdote. >> that is the political overlay for this whole thing. whether this is a struggle -- when you get down to it, crystallize the issue obamacare -- between those that want to do something good and decent for people, providing health care to 40 million people that do not have it, or those who have the morality of indiffere
if you arere a secularist, you think that religion is what happens on sundays and the rest of the week religion does not exist, but the argument of these institutions is that our areolic soup kitchens embodidiments of our faith, and thus, ought to be exempt as well. those cases are likely to succcceed in the supreme court. aut a for-profit corporation is aicier one because of that issue e of, is e corporation itself e entitled to first amendment rights? >> about on obamacare, accordind...
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a key argument in this freedom of religion case, hinges on the supreme court's 2010 citizens united ruling which essentially counts corporations with rights as individuals. but in chicago, toni johnson, a single mother, laid off in august from her job as a mortgage broker, said health care reform has provided her and her son with monthly coverage for 300-dollars less than she paid before. "i'm only paying $100 a month and i get to keep my doctor, who i've seen for 15-years." congresswomen jan schakowsky and robin kelly said the problems with implimenting the affordable care act should not be confused with the principle behind it. "the number one way to prevent abortions, which i'm sure those employers would be against is by providing contraceptive coverage." the challenge to this aspect of employer-provided coverage could begin oral arguments by the end of june. the farm bill is still on the table as congress takes a holiday break.the bill contains a provision for funding for food stamps-- an issue that has lawmakers taking sides.house republicans want to cut $40 billion for food stamps du
a key argument in this freedom of religion case, hinges on the supreme court's 2010 citizens united ruling which essentially counts corporations with rights as individuals. but in chicago, toni johnson, a single mother, laid off in august from her job as a mortgage broker, said health care reform has provided her and her son with monthly coverage for 300-dollars less than she paid before. "i'm only paying $100 a month and i get to keep my doctor, who i've seen for 15-years."...
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and he comes down harder on religion than economics. >> well, selflessness is something we should all aspire more to. father pavone, thank you so much for your time today. >> always good to see you. >> you, too. >>> we have been covering this morning and telling you about four people dead after a commuter train crash. that train actually derailed in new york. 63 others we're told are injured, some of them critically. dr. ernest paddy is at st. barnabas hospital in the bronx where many of the injured are being treated. >> thank you, shannon np. >> can you tell us about the injuries you're seeing? >> what i can tell you is st. barnabas hospital received 12 patients today from the accident. two of them are in critical condition. the other ten are stable. and, you know, the injuries that they came in are consistent with what you'd expect from an accident of this magnitude. people getting thrown around inside a rolling train car, you know, that's suddenly derailing and stopped short. we have broken bones, open fractures where the bone pierced through the skin. we've had broken ribs. we've
and he comes down harder on religion than economics. >> well, selflessness is something we should all aspire more to. father pavone, thank you so much for your time today. >> always good to see you. >> you, too. >>> we have been covering this morning and telling you about four people dead after a commuter train crash. that train actually derailed in new york. 63 others we're told are injured, some of them critically. dr. ernest paddy is at st. barnabas hospital in the...
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do have public officials who are happy to mention their own religion and i get a kick out of it and check their voting record because on this issue and on your issue, they are part of the problem. who are they? they are your friends. they are the people you like. they like environmental things, other things. these things i tried to talk to them and so have others much more powerful than i am. he was in mexico for 3 months. he had a mental breakdown. he thought he was dead. to check if he was dead he stepped out in front of a trick and the truck missed him. and his mother went day in and day out to check the bodies in tijuana and finally he wondered back and finally the lawyers at a c l u, made a case t . the government was unrepent ant. the best way to do is go to the place and look at the people and be a voice coming out as best you can and say this is what i saw and on the 5th floor, some of them well-dressed people i mentioned in my statistics go into a room to get advice as to how to handle their particular matter to question their connection to their children. and there is a wo
do have public officials who are happy to mention their own religion and i get a kick out of it and check their voting record because on this issue and on your issue, they are part of the problem. who are they? they are your friends. they are the people you like. they like environmental things, other things. these things i tried to talk to them and so have others much more powerful than i am. he was in mexico for 3 months. he had a mental breakdown. he thought he was dead. to check if he was...